Job Title:Global Technology & Innovation Process Lead
Job Description:The RoleEntegris is currently seeking a
Global Technology & Innovation Process Lead to join our
Materials Solutions Technology & Innovation Operations team. This position will be based in our
Aurora, IL facility.
In this role, you will enable faster, more predictable innovation and high-quality execution by owning and advancing T&I processes, systems, and governance across the MS T&I organization. This role ensures that T&I environments, capabilities, and systems are structured, efficient, and aligned to strategic priorities across all global sites. By integrating infrastructure planning, CAPEX management, and process discipline, this role enables T&I teams to operate safely, efficiently, and consistently while supporting long term capability growth and global alignment.
What You'll Do:Own T&I Process and Governance Framework (Structure and Consistency) - Define, standardize, and continuously improve operational processes across the organization that impact the speed of development for technology and NPI projects.
- Establish a unified operating model that connects technology development, NPI, knowledge build, and capital investment activities across T&I.
- Ensure governance processes are clearly defined, documented, and consistently applied across all T&I sites, including alignment to CapEx selection and execution frameworks.
- Partner with T&I leadership to align processes with strategy, roadmap execution, and resource planning.
Drive T&I Planning and Roadmapping Systems (Visibility and Alignment) - Own T&I roadmap systems and tools such as SharpCloud or equivalent, ensuring clear linkage between strategy, projects, and execution.
- Ensure roadmap data structures support prioritization, stage visibility, and alignment across BU, SBU, and functional teams.
- Enable structured portfolio reviews with clear prioritization frameworks and decision support.
- Drive consistency between roadmap planning, project lifecycle stages, and long-range planning processes.
Own CapEx Project Intake and Governance Process (Discipline and Prioritization) - Own end to end CAPEX planning, prioritization, and tracking for T&I infrastructure and capability investments.
- Establish standardized frameworks for evaluating and prioritizing capital requests based on capability needs, risk reduction, and strategic alignment.
- Ensure CAPEX investments are directly tied to T&I roadmaps and long term capability build.
- Provide visibility into CAPEX portfolio performance, execution status, and risks to T&I leadership.
- Partner closely with Finance and T&I leadership to align investments with AOP and long range plans.
Leverage Digital and Data Driven Process Enablement (Scalability and Efficiency) - Identify opportunities to digitize, automate, and streamline T&I processes and workflows.
- Improve integration between roadmap tools, project systems, and reporting platforms to reduce manual work and improve data accuracy.
- Enable data driven decision making through improved access to high quality portfolio and execution data.
- Support development of dashboards and reporting that provide real time visibility into project status, deliverables, and risks.
Operate Across a Global, Cross Functional Environment - Serve as a central coordination point across T&I, Finance, Operations, Quality, Digital, and leadership teams.
- Work across regions and time zones to ensure consistent process execution globally.
- Facilitate alignment on-site priorities, investment sequencing, and capability development across the T&I portfolio.
- Ensure T&I processes are aligned with enterprise systems, governance structures, and cross divisional initiatives.
Partner on Safety Reviews and MOC Processes (Risk Mitigation and Compliance) - Partner with the T&I Safety Lead to ensure all infrastructure upgrades, equipment installations, and facility modifications undergo robust safety review.
- Support and co own Management of Change processes for lab and infrastructure changes to ensure risks are identified and mitigated.
- Ensure infrastructure and process changes meet internal safety standards and regulatory requirements before implementation.
- Drive consistency in safety review practices across all T&I sites globally.
Drive Continuous Improvement and Best Practice Adoption - Identify, benchmark, and deploy best practices in T&I process management, governance, and portfolio execution.
- Drive adoption of standardized processes across all T&I sites and functions.
- Promote a culture of disciplined execution, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Continuously evolve processes to improve speed, quality, and predictability of T&I outcomes.
What We Seek:Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in engineering, chemistry, or a related technical field with 5 or more years of experience in an industrial environment.
- Experience with project management or T&I governance frameworks.
- Strong analytical and systems thinking skills with the ability to connect strategy to execution.
- Proven ability to influence without authority in a global, cross-functional environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including leadership level reporting.
- High attention to detail with a focus on structured execution and data integrity and a demonstrated interest in process improvement and proactive problem-solving
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with T&I project tracking and roadmap tools.
- Experience supporting CapEx planning, intake, or tracking processes.
- Experience working with EHS programs, safety reviews, and Management of Change processes.
- Familiarity with T&I environments involving advanced materials, chemical handling, or specialty processes.
- Familiarity with NPI, technology development, and portfolio management in T&I environments.
- Experience driving process standardization and optimization projects, and digital transformation initiatives.
- Experience working across global teams and complex organizational structures.
Success Measures (What Good Looks Like) - T&I processes are clearly defined, standardized, and consistently applied across all sites.
- Roadmaps and project systems provide accurate, real-time visibility into portfolio status and execution.
- CapEx intake and governance processes are structured, transparent, and aligned to strategy.
- All lab upgrades and infrastructure changes pass robust safety reviews and MOC requirements.
- Reduction in project variability, delays, and process related inefficiencies across T&I.
- Increased adoption and effective use of digital tools supporting T&I execution.
- Strong alignment between roadmap strategy, resource allocation, and project execution.
- Increased visibility into global T&I infrastructure, capacity, and constraints with actionable gap closure plans.
- T&I teams spend less time navigating processes and more time focused on innovation.
What We Offer Our total rewards package goes above and beyond just a paycheck. Whether you're looking to build your career, improve your health, or protect your wealth, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.
- Compensation: $118K - $150K per year range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role
- Annual bonus eligibility
- Progressive paid time off policy that empowers you to take the time you need to recharge
- Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting
- Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs
- Education assistance to support your learning journey
- A values-driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence
Entegris does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you will need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.
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